Aliaskhab Khizriev's struggle to receive a UFC debut has hit yet another bump in the road. Abusupiyan Magomedov, the opponent for Khizriev in a March 26th UFC booking, has reportedly withdrawn from the bout. The promotion is now seeking Denis Tiuliulin as a short-notice replacement, per Nolan King, Farah Hannoun, and Danny Segura of MMA … Continue reading UFC Newcomer Denis Tiuliulin Targeted To Take Short-Notice March 26th Fight Against Aliaskhab Khizriev
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Rob Font, Marlon Vera To Headline April 30th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Ranked bantamweights Rob Font and Marlon Vera are expected to meet in the main event of UFC's April 30th show. News of the matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN on Wednesday night. The fight is joining a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Font had his climb up … Continue reading Rob Font, Marlon Vera To Headline April 30th UFC ‘Fight Night’
Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson Booked For UFC 274
Former lightweight title challengers Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson are expected to meet at UFC's May 7th pay-per-view event, per Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated. The fight is expected to take place at UFC 274 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Both high-level lightweights will be fighting to snap losing streaks. Chandler, a … Continue reading Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson Booked For UFC 274
Three Title Fight Rematches Set For RIZIN 35 In April
A trio of title fights was confirmed for RIZIN's April 17th card on Thursday, including three big rematches in the promotion's history. The fights are set to take place during RIZIN 35 at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. It will be the second night of a doubleheader hosted by the promotion at … Continue reading Three Title Fight Rematches Set For RIZIN 35 In April
Karina Rodriguez Takes Split Decision Win To Defend Invicta FC Belt Against Daiana Torquato In Rematch
Karina Rodriguez defended her Invicta FC Flyweight Championship for the first time on Wednesday night, defeating Daiana Torquato via split decision in a rematch. Their fight headlined Invicta FC 46, which took place at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. The five-round fight saw both flyweights remain active during striking exchanges on the … Continue reading Karina Rodriguez Takes Split Decision Win To Defend Invicta FC Belt Against Daiana Torquato In Rematch
Khabib Nurmagomedov Announced For UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov, a former champ recognized by many as one of the greatest lightweight MMA fighters of all time, will join the UFC Hall of Fame later this year. It was announced Saturday that Nurmagomedov will lead the Class of 2022 for the UFC Hall of Fame. His induction will take place during the promotion's … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov Announced For UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Carlos Felipe Released By UFC Following Recent Suspension
Heavyweight Carlos Felipe has been released by the UFC shortly after being sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Felipe's departure from the UFC roster was confirmed by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. In January, the Nevada-based commission gave Felipe a lengthy 18-month suspension after he tested positive for boldenone. The test … Continue reading Carlos Felipe Released By UFC Following Recent Suspension
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns Booked For UFC 273
Khamzat Chimaev's biggest fight yet has just been booked. The welterweight sensation is scheduled to meet Gilbert Burns at UFC's April 9th pay-per-view event, per an announcement made by the promotion Saturday. The fight is now part of UFC 273, which will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Chimaev … Continue reading Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns Booked For UFC 273
Bellator 276 Veteran Matchup Between Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi
This weekend's Bellator event is scheduled to proceed as 11 bouts in total following the loss of a prelim fight. A lightweight bout between veteran fighters Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi has been removed from Saturday's prelims, per a report from John Morgan of The Underground. The fight was scheduled to take place at The … Continue reading Bellator 276 Veteran Matchup Between Derek Anderson and Goiti Yamauchi
Bellator Set For Return To Hawaii With Title Fights Including Sergio Pettis, Cris Cyborg
Bellator's return to Honolulu, Hawaii, USA is set. The promotion is expected to do a two-night event series next month, holding shows on April 22nd and 23rd at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, per Christian Shimabuku of KHON. While nothing has been reported about the first card - Bellator 278 - yet, many high-profile bouts … Continue reading Bellator Set For Return To Hawaii With Title Fights Including Sergio Pettis, Cris Cyborg
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